The Piton de la Fournaise, Reunion's volcano, erupted for the first time this year on Friday.
An event that would have usually brought together thousands of people, especially at night when the spectacle is particularly impressive.
However, in full curfew, the announcement of his awakening was followed by many messages posted on social networks by Internet users disappointed at not being able to enjoy the nighttime spectacle.
Some hikers have nevertheless pitched their tents to enjoy the show in small groups despite the curfew in effect from 6 p.m. to 5 a.m. on the island.
"It is true that in a period of Covid, we are really lucky when we think of all the people who are in metropolitan France, confined to their apartment, rejoices Eloise.
We really don't have the same life there, frankly we savor the chance we have to live these moments, in peace, in nature, to live that, it's really incredible.
" " It is magic !
», Adds Zélie.
Located in the south-east of Reunion, the Piton de la Fournaise is one of the most active volcanoes in the world.
It has erupted about 20 times over the past ten years.
In 2020, he woke up three times.
Its eruptions are described as effusive or Hawaiian-type: most of the lava flows over the surface of the volcano, unlike explosive eruptions which spit clouds of ash high in the sky.
